Novolex® is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic and sustainable materials for the food, retail, health and industrial markets. 

 

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The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

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The Pricing/Cost Analyst’s primary responsibility is to establish and maintain product pricing that will meet both volume and profit objectives.  They will manage larger scale analytical projects associated with product line performance, customer pricing/impact analysis, and competitive RFP bids. 

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities:

Cost preparation using various costing models, and price quotation based on market pricing knowledge and margin evaluation.  Responsible for thorough cost preparation of all bids, quote requests, internet auctions and RFI’s & RFP’s for major retail, distributor, food service, supermarkets, clubs, commercial and inter-company customers. Responsible for securing quotes from other Novolex Business Units. Cost Model Maintenance:  Maintain costs, machine speeds, waste, ink yields, bag weights and all other cost factors in the Pricing Model. Update annually with new budget numbers and adjust as directed by Finance when inconsistencies are identified.  Advise Cost Accounting of new item description, raw material cost and vendor to be set up in ERP System when a quote becomes an order with a non-standard material. Work closely with Legal Department to build customer contracts with relevant pricing data – evaluate/revise language regarding price escalation/de-escalation.  Monitor customer freight/fuel expenses and revise pricing when necessary. \n Four year college degree in Engineering, Technology, Business, Finance or Accounting or a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience Upwards of 3 years of experience preferred (preferably in a printing/manufacturing environment). Must have strong mathematical and analytical skills.  Must be familiar with personal computers and have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Word & Excel. \n

Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance (including Telehealth options) as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

 

Community Engagement

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

 

Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through Novolex University. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program, and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

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